Animal Science Track

The animal science track is designed to prepare the graduate for a career in the animal agriculture industry and/or admission to a graduate program in animal science. As the admission requirements for each graduate program varies, it is essential to work closely with an animal science advisor to assure that the appropriate courses are taken. Completion of this degree track does not guarantee admission to a graduate program.

Program Requirements

General Education

CHEM 101 or 111	(choose one)	4
MATH 131, 135, or higher	(choose one)	3-4
AGR 499C	Senior Seminar in Agriculture	3
Total Credit Hours:		37

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of requirements for the University.

Area Requirements

Agricultural Sciences Core

AGR 101	Orientation to Agriculture	1
AGR 102	Agricultural Experience	1
AGR 133	Introduction to Animal Science	3
AGR 180	Introduction to Field Crops	3
	or
AGR 143	Anatomy and Physiology of Livestock	3
AGR 204	Agricultural Economics	3
AGR 215	Horticultural Science	3
	or
AGR 233	Animal Diseases and Parasites	3
AGR 251	Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics	3
	or
AGR 243	Equine Health and Disease	3
AGR 261	Information Acquisition and Analysis	3
AGR 300	Pest Management	3
	or
AGR 316	Feeds and Feeding	3
AGR 301	Farm Management	3
AGR 307	Soils	4
AGR 402, 339, or 439	Advanced Agriculture Experience/Cooperative Education	2
CHEM 201	Survey of Organic Chemistry	4
	or
CHEM 112	Principles of Chemistry II	4
Total Credit Hours:		36

Students may apply no more than 11 credit hours from AGR 235, AGR 402, AGR 476 or cooperative education courses that will count as credit toward a degree.

Animal Science Track Requirements

Complete the following 12 hours:

AGR 180	Introduction to Field Crops	3
AGR 222	Livestock Evaluation	3
AGR 330	Livestock Improvement	3
AGR 384	Forage Crops	3

Choose 12 hours from the following:

AGR 306	Principles of Epidemiology in Agriculture	3
AGR 310	Stocker and Feedlot Management	3
AGR 336	Dairy Production	3
AGR 337	Poultry Production	3
AGR 338	Livestock Judging	3
AGR 342	Horse Production	3
AGR 343	Beef Production	3
AGR 344	Swine Production	3
AGR 345	Sheep Production	3
AGR 380	Equine Management	3
AGR 410	Principles of Meat Science	3
AGR 480	Equine Breeding and Reproduction	3
AGR 415	Animal Nutrition	3
AGR 444	Animal Health and Therapeutics	3
Total Credit Hours:		24

General Electives

Total Credit Hours:

23

Total Credit Hours: 120